The hackathon
came to your city.
HackYatra is India’s software hackathon circuit connecting the next generation of builders through multi-city innovation events.
One nationwide
circuit.
City Stop
30+ multi-city hackathon stops nationwide. Note: A participant can only compete in one city stop throughout the circuit.
Build
24–72 hours of raw, focused building time with expert dev mentorship.
Leaderboard
Earn national circuit points based on your technical execution and impact.
Grand Finale
Top winners from every city stop earn a direct ticket to the Grand Finale in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
At every
stop.
A high-performance sequence designed to transform raw ideas into functional, industry-ready software.
Execution Standard
Secure Entry
Teams and solo builders register through the HackYatra platform to claim their spot in the circuit.
Assemble
A curated phase for multidisciplinary team formation and cross-stack collaboration before the hack.
The Hack
24 to 72 hours of high-intensity software engineering. No distractions. Just pure build time.
Guidance
Industry mentors and tech leads provide on-ground technical support to resolve complex blocks.
Demo Day
Present your functional software to a panel of judges, sponsors, and the developer community.
National Rank
Top teams earn circuit points, securing their path toward the Grand Finale in Thiruvananthapuram.
Build your
vision.
OPEN TRACK
Any problem. Any tech stack.
Full creative freedom.
AI / ML TRACK
Focused AI challenge.
Revealed at each event.
LOCAL TRACK
City-specific problem.
Unique to each stop.
*Specific local tracks are developed with city partners and revealed 24 hours before each event.